Anna grew up with a mother who loved sharing lessons from nature. Remembering her own childhood, the author tells of summers spent raising Cecropia caterpillars on their dining table and her wonder at the miracle of metamorphosis. At her mother’s death, Anna found that recalling those memories brought new insights for accepting change and loss. The children’s book reveals the story behind her mother’s words: “In every ending is a beginning.” The gentle message invites children and adults alike to take comfort and find strength in nature’s metaphor of hope.
Cecropia: A Story of the Lifecycle for Children and Their Grownups
Cecropia is a read-along book to help families cope with loss.
$22.95
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About the story . . .
Cecropia: A Story of the Life Cycle for Children and Their Grownups is available for pre-order now. The Cecropia moth’s life cycle provides a parable from nature about the mysteries of life, death, and rebirth. The story is an invitation to trust nature’s process as a metaphor for the power of faith, hope, and love. The read-along book is designed to help families talk about loss in the context of hope.
About the illustrations . . .
The memoir unfolds with watercolor illustrations painted by Sheila Reed. From wriggly caterpillars, to leathery cocoons, to Cecropia moths in full flight the images record nature’s metaphor of transformation – in every ending is a beginning. Order yours now!
Cecropia: A Story of the Life Cycle for Children and Their Grownups by Anna Bach Liechty with illustrations by Sheila Reed.
Published by Snowbird Press, Melbourne, Florida, April 1, 2021.
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